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Kunwarara

QLD 4702 • Queensland

69
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
665.87 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutback
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About Kunwarara

Kunwarara is a large, sparsely populated rural locality in the Livingstone Shire of Central Queensland, situated approximately 60–65 kilometres north-west of Rockhampton. Covering a vast area of around 666 square kilometres, it has a 2021 Census population of just 69 residents, reflecting its remote and largely undeveloped character. The locality is best known as home to one of Australia's largest known magnesite deposits, operated by Queensland Magnesia (QMAG), which drives a significant portion of economic activity in the area.

The Kunwarara magnesite mine extracts millions of tonnes of ore annually, which is transported via the Bruce Highway to the Parkhurst processing facility near Rockhampton for downstream production of various magnesia products. Outside of the mining operation, the surrounding landscape is used for grazing and rural lifestyle properties, with Raspberry Creek Road providing a key access route through the locality. Residents rely entirely on private vehicles, with Rockhampton providing the nearest full range of shopping, healthcare, schooling, and services. The nearest government primary schools are located at Marlborough and Milman.

Kunwarara falls under postcode 4702 and is governed by the Livingstone Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Rockhampton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4702
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Livingstone
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Rockhampton
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.28°, 150.89°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
665.87 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4702

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4702, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,286
Median 2023–24
$61,737
▲ 25.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,932

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4702; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — Rockhampton Approx. 55-70 min by car

Commute to Rockhampton CBD

Distance
65 km
By Train
No direct train service to Kunwarara
By Car (Peak)
55-70 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50-60 min

🛣️ Car is essential; Bruce Highway provides the main connection to Rockhampton; very remote locality

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Kunwarara is an extremely remote rural locality with no local services whatsoever; all travel requires a private vehicle

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
69
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Livingstone Local Government Area, which contains Kunwarara. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
479.3 / 100k
2yr Down 48.2% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
152.9 / 100k
2yr Down 53.2% 10yr Up 20.2%
Non-FV assault
942.5 / 100k
2yr Up 23.4% 10yr Up 197.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
13.7 / 100k
2yr Up 91.2% 10yr Up 406.0%
Steal from vehicle
241.9 / 100k
2yr Down 20.2% 10yr Down 32.8%
View all offence categories for Livingstone →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kunwarara known for? +

Kunwarara is best known as the site of one of Australia's largest known magnesite deposits, mined by Queensland Magnesia (QMAG). The operation extracts over two million tonnes of ore per year, which is transported to the Parkhurst facility near Rockhampton for processing into magnesia products.

How far is Kunwarara from Rockhampton? +

Kunwarara is approximately 60–65 kilometres north-west of Rockhampton CBD, making it a 55–70 minute drive via the Bruce Highway. Rockhampton is the nearest major centre providing shopping, healthcare, and other services.

Does Kunwarara have public transport? +

Kunwarara has no public transport services. The locality is remote and car-dependent, with Rockhampton providing the nearest rail and bus connections. A private vehicle is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Kunwarara? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kunwarara had a population of 69 residents across approximately 25 dwellings, spread over a very large area of around 666 square kilometres in Livingstone Shire.

Is Kunwarara a good place to live? +

Kunwarara offers a very remote and quiet rural lifestyle for those who value open space and natural landscapes in Central Queensland. However, the distance from urban services makes it suitable mainly for those connected to the local mining or pastoral industries, as all shopping, healthcare, and schooling require a significant drive to Rockhampton.

What is the postcode for Kunwarara? +

The postcode for Kunwarara, QLD is 4702, which it shares with Rockhampton and a wide range of other localities across the Central Queensland region.

Is Kunwarara a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kunwarara is part of the Livingstone LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.